In the immersive world of *Vintage Story*, a survival-focused sandbox game, players can delve into a rich experience filled with farming, crafting, and survival mechanics. To take your gameplay to new heights, integrating mods into *Vintage Story* can transform your experience, adding depth and variety to your adventures.
Carry On
Inventory management can be a hassle in survival games, especially when you're forced to leave precious items behind. The Carry On mod, which replaces the older CarryCapacity version, solves this problem by allowing you to carry chests, baskets, and certain blocks, thus expanding your inventory. While there are minor drawbacks, such as limitations on sprinting or potential issues with keyboard integration, the benefits of keeping all your hard-earned loot might just make it worth the trade-off.
Primitive Survival
If you crave a more challenging survival experience, the Primitive Survival mod enhances *Vintage Story*'s wilderness survival aspects. Inspired by real-life extreme survival shows, this mod forces players to strategize and plan meticulously from the start. It's perfect for those who want to test their skills against a realistic, tougher environment.
Biomes
The allure of open-world sandbox games lies in their ability to customize and explore realistic worlds. The Biomes mod takes this a step further by ensuring plants and trees appear in appropriate biomes, while still allowing players to alter these settings. The mod's creator has meticulously considered how these changes impact in-game creatures and provides detailed installation guidance.
K’s Realistic Farming
For those who prefer farming over hunting, K's Realistic Farming mod expands the game's farming mechanics. It introduces new seeds, modifies crop growth, and adds new recipes and textures, enhancing the farming experience and making it a central part of your survival strategy.
Medieval Expansion
For a more rustic feel, the Medieval Expansion mod adds a historical touch to *Vintage Story*. With new weapons, armor, and building materials, you can create a medieval castle or stronghold, enhancing your survival experience with a touch of fantasy and history.
More Animals
The More Animals mod enriches the game's wildlife, introducing new species for hunting and farming. This addition not only boosts immersion but also makes exploration more exciting. As of the end of January 2025, this mod has been updated to be compatible with *Vintage Story* 1.19.
Expanded Foods
If you enjoy the culinary aspects of *Vintage Story*, the Expanded Foods mod is essential. It adds a variety of crops, ingredients, and recipes, enhancing the cooking mechanics and making food preparation more engaging. This mod also introduces new cooking utensils and requires the A Culinary Artillery 1.2.3 mod to function properly.
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Bricklayers
For those passionate about building, the Bricklayers mod introduces new brick types and materials, along with advanced mechanics like Glassmaking and Glazing. This mod greatly enhances the customization and creativity in your constructions, allowing you to build diverse and detailed structures.
Expanded Traders
Using Rusty Gears as currency, the Expanded Traders mod enhances the trading system in *Vintage Story*. It introduces a variety of specialized merchants, making it easier to acquire rare materials, exotic foods, and advanced tools without excessive grinding. This mod adds depth to the game's economy and immersion through trade routes and interactions.
XSkills
For players seeking an RPG-like progression system, the XSkills mod offers a way to "level up" your character. By performing various tasks, you gain experience and improve skills such as farming, mining, and crafting. This mod allows for personalized skill development, catering to players who enjoy long-term progression and character growth.
These mods significantly enhance *Vintage Story*'s mechanics, providing new ways to play and explore. Whether you're looking for added survival challenges, improved building options, or more immersive details, these mods will enrich your gameplay experience.
*Vintage Story is available now on PC.*
